u/hummmmussss

I’m so tired of everyone telling me what triggers perioral dermatitis and saying I need to find the trigger. I’ve literally used the zero therapy approach my whole life bc all products use to cause me to break out and my skin looks great using just water. I literally am not using any other products!!! I’m not even using laundry detergent anymore! Yes non fluoride toothpaste. No I don’t have a fungal infection (was tested). I’ve had three rounds of antibiotics. 6 different creams prescribed. And now a month of zero therapy approach. Absolutely nothing is working. NOTHING. I can’t find any answers anywhere of what to do when you have already tried everything, but every single thing I’ve read on Reddit or in articles, I have tried already.

I cannot take this anymore. Truly. I feel like my mental health is taking a hit at this point.

I’ve just finished ROUND THREE of treatments for my perioral dermatitis, and it’s worse than ever!

Round 1: erythromycin, Tacrolimus, Azelaic acid
Round 2: doxycycline, Metronidazole, Azelaic acid
Round 3: erythromycin, Tacrolimus, Azelaic acid, sulfur wash

By now I’ve basically stopped using the azelaic bc it itches and burns so bad. And in between rounds I’ve tried the zero therapy approach where I’ve used nothing but water on my face.

Nothing is working. Yes, it’s 100% Perioral Dermatitis.

I’m losing hope I’ll ever seen my face normal again 😭. Any advise at all is appreciated.